REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Also, the disconnected battery terminal should be insulated with tape (Refer to ).
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules. If faulty, just replace with new one(s).
  • Do not drop the air bag modules or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace if a dent, crack, deformation or rust are present.
  • Store the air bag modules on a flat surface with the deployment surface facing up. Do not place anything on top of them.
  • Do not store the air bag modules in a place more than 93°C.
  • When the side and curtain air bags have been deployed, replace the side-airbag modules and curtain air bag modules with new ones.
  • Put on gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bags.
  • When discarding the undeployed air bag module(s), be sure to deploy the air bag(s) in advance as specified in the service procedure (Refer to ).

<SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE>


Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the Negative Battery Terminal.




Side-airbag module removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat assembly ).


2.
 Side-airbag module
<<B>>
3.
 Air bag harness



Side-airbag module installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection


3.
 Air bag harness


2.
 Side-airbag module


1.
 Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat assembly ).


·
 Negative (-) battery cable connection

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection

<CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE>


Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the Negative Battery Terminal.





Curtain air bag module removal steps


·
 Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining ).
<<C>>
1.
 Connector


2.
 Headlining screw
<<D>>
3.
 Curtain air bag module



Curtain air bag module installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 3.
 Curtain air bag module


2.
 Headlining screw


1.
 Connector


·
 Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining ).


·
 Negative (-) battery cable connection

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
warning Dispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure (Refer to ).
Refer to GROUP52A, Front seat assembly .

<<B>> AIR BAG HARNESS REMOVAL

1.Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out forward and unlock the locking button of the air bag harness connector.
2.Disconnect the air bag harness connector.

<<C>> CONNECTOR REMOVAL

1.Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out forward and unlock the locking button of the curtain air bag harness side connector.
2.Disconnect the curtain air bag harness side connector.

<<D>> CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
danger When removing the clip of the curtain air bag module, make sure not to damage the tab on the curtain air bag module.

Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into the IC clip securing the curtain air bag module, and prise off the IC clip to disengage from the body.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.
warning Dispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure (Refer to ).
When installing the new air bag modules, refer to “INSPECTION” ().
2.Connect the negative (-) battery cable.

3.
caution To prevent damage to M.U.T.-III, always turn the ignition, switch to the “LOCK” (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting M.U.T.-III.
Connect M.U.T.-III to the diagnosis connector.
4.Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5.Check diagnosis codes using M.U.T.-III to ensure that the SRS operates properly.
At this time, check that no diagnosis code except B1420, B1430, B1440 and B1450 are set.
6.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
7.Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bags deployment.

>>B<< CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION

caution
  • Take care not to contort the curtain air bag when installing it.
  • Take care that the surrounding components do not trap the air bag.
  • Take care that the front pillar trim clips or other do not trap the strap.
Make sure to hang folded area A of the strap on the body. Then, hang the strap on the strap guide.

>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position.

3.Does the "SRS" warning lamp illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4.If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer to .